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Miladhoo (Noonu Atoll)

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Country
  
Maldives

Distance to Malé
  
178.83 km (111.12 mi)

Population
  
1,478 (18 Jan 2017)

Geographic atoll
  
Miladhummadulhu Atoll

Time zone
  
MST (UTC+05:00)

Administrative atoll
  
Noonu Atoll

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Miladhoo (Dhivehi: މިލަދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands that comprises the Noonu Atoll in the Maldives.

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Map of Miladhoo, Maldives

Historically, Miladhoo was the most developed and most populous island in Noonu Atoll. It is currently the second most populous island in Noonu Atoll. Miladhoo is best known as the most successful island in football in the atoll. Miladhoo DX Sports Club won the Zone Champions League in 2004. Miladhoo is also famous for Eid Kilhivaru. Most economic activity centers around fishing and tourism, followed by rendering taxi service in Male'. Miladhoo is also noted for its political activities.

Education and health

There is a secondary school named Hidhayyaa school. Until the late 1990s, grade 7 was the highest grade taught on the island. Now students are taught up to grade 10 (O level).

There is a health center with one doctor and a community health worker.

References

Miladhoo (Noonu Atoll) Wikipedia